Roseville Mayor Robert Taylor poses in the City Council chambers Wednesday, Oct. 1.

Photo by Brian Wells

ROSEVILLE — A Roseville artist who has found himself at the center of several controversies — including attempts to save the former Sacred Heart church from becoming a gas station — has entered the city’s mayoral race.

Edward Stross announced on his Facebook page Sept. 19 that he had entered the race as a write-in candidate.

“Our City Council has no fear of the voters, because there’s no one else to vote for,” he said. “They seem to be doing things against the citizens’ will.”

Stross said he was encouraged to run because he feels someone with an opposing view needs to be on the council.

“I’m not going to sit in a corner of the council and be a yes-man, and I think that is extremel

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